Product Description
The RIDEX Ball Joint (2462S0035) is an original-equipment-quality front lower suspension control arm ball joint manufactured by RIDEX. Positioned at the outermost point of the front lower track control arm, its primary function is to serve as the critical pivoting connection point between the suspension control arm and the front wheel bearing housing (steering knuckle). Engineered to handle high dynamic vertical and horizontal loads, it allows the wheel assembly to pivot smoothly during steering inputs and articulate freely over changing road surfaces, maintaining precise wheel alignment and predictable vehicle handling.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: RIDEX
- Item Number: 2462S0035
- EAN Number: 4059191136452
- Product Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Front Axle, Lower Left or Right (Interchangeable across both passenger and driver sides)
- Outer Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
- Cone Pitch / Taper Size [mm]: 19
- Bolt Hole Circle Diameter [mm]: 45
- Material: Forged steel housing with a high-durability polymer ball socket seat
- Supplementary Hardware: Includes 1x locking nut and 3x mounting bolts with a clamping plate for seamless attachment to the sheet-metal control arm
Vehicle Compatibility
This 19mm taper ball joint is a fundamental steering and suspension component engineered specifically for second- and third-generation Volkswagen Group (VAG) passenger cars and multi-purpose utility platforms spanning the 1980s through the early 2000s:
| Car Model | Compatible Engines / Variants | Engine Power (hp / kW) | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf II (19E, 1G1) / Jetta II (19E) | 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.6 D / 1.6 TD / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / 1.8 GTI 16V (Note: Fits models from August 1987 onwards) |
54 - 139 hp / 40 - 102 kW | 08/1987 - 1992 |
| VW Golf III (1H1) / Vento (1H2) / Variant Estate | 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 1.9 D / 1.9 TD / 1.9 TDI (Standard suspension tracks; excludes VR6 / GTI Plus running gear) |
60 - 115 hp / 44 - 85 kW | 1991 - 1999 |
| VW Golf IV Cabriolet (1E7) | 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 1.9 TDI | 75 - 115 hp / 55 - 85 kW | 1998 - 2002 |
| SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) / Cordoba (6K1, 6K2) / Vario | 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.4 16V / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 1.9 D / 1.9 TD / 1.9 TDI | 50 - 115 hp / 37 - 85 kW | 1993 - 2002 |
| SEAT Toledo I (1L) | 1.6 i / 1.8 i / 2.0 i / 1.9 D / 1.9 TD / 1.9 TDI | 64 - 115 hp / 47 - 85 kW | 1991 - 1999 |
| VW Polo Classic / Variant (6KV2, 6KV5) | 60 1.4 / 75 1.6 / 100 1.6 / 90 1.9 TDI / 110 1.9 TDI / 64 1.9 SDI | 57 - 110 hp / 42 - 81 kW | 1995 - 2001 |
| VW Caddy II Box (9K9A) / Pickup (9U7) / Estate (9K9B) | 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.9 D / 1.9 SDI / 1.9 TDI | 54 - 90 hp / 40 - 66 kW | 1995 - 2004 |
⚠️ Critical Fitment Warning: This ball joint features a 19mm taper diameter pin. Early pre-August 1987 Mk2 Golf/Jetta models utilize a smaller 17mm taper pin configuration. Additionally, this item does not fit "Plus-axle" performance models (such as the Golf Mk3 GTI 16V or VR6), which feature distinct control arm profiles and angled ball joint orientations. Always verify your vehicle's build date and axle type prior to ordering.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement suspension joint directly replaces or cross-references with the following factory original equipment part codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 191 407 365, 191407365, 191 407 365A, 191407365A